World News in English
Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Hamas receives disarmament plan from Peace Council
The international Council for Peace has proposed a plan requiring Hamas to fully disarm and destroy its Gaza Strip tunnel infrastructure within eight months. Israel maintains that this disarmament is ...
Deutsche Bahn warns of poorer service after billions in losses
German railway company Deutsche Bahn has reported a significant loss of 2.3 billion euros for the year 2025. Consequently, the operator has warned passengers to expect a decline in service quality and...
Police seize docked dog: serious jaw injuries to another dog after biting incident
Police in Amsterdam confiscated a pitbull after it severely injured another dog's jaw during an incident at Van Oldenbarneveldplein. The pitbull, which had illegal cropped ears and was wearing a shock...
Kremlin denies report that Putin asked businessmen for money
The Kremlin has denied reports that President Vladimir Putin requested financial support from wealthy businessmen during a meeting on Thursday. According to a spokesperson, one unnamed businessman vol...
Wagener Stadium in Amstelveen to host European Hockey Championships for men and women
The Netherlands has been chosen to host the 2029 European Hockey Championships for both men and women at the Wagener Stadion in Amstelveen. The venue is scheduled to undergo significant renovations, i...
18-year-old from Rijswijk released after death of 16-year-old in Den Hoorn
An 18-year-old suspect from Rijswijk has been released from pre-trial detention following the fatal stabbing of a 16-year-old in Den Hoorn. The court in The Hague ruled that there are significant indi...
IJburg home closed for three months after discovery of cannabis farm
Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema has closed a residence in the IJburg neighborhood for three months following the discovery of a professional cannabis plantation containing 605 plants. Police found the i...
Israel announces intensification of attacks on Iran
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has announced that Israel will intensify its military strikes on Iran. This move follows reports that Iran has not stopped its rocket attacks against Israeli civil...
Multiple injured in gas cylinder accident at school in Oosterhout
Several people were injured in Oosterhout, Netherlands, after an accident involving a gas bottle near a vocational school. The incident occurred while pancakes were being baked, resulting in approxima...
UK reopens old abuse cases against Andrew Tate
British police have reopened several old abuse cases involving influencer Andrew Tate, potentially leading to prosecution in the United Kingdom. The decision to revisit these investigations was report...
UNICEF: more than 120 children killed and 360,000 displaced in Lebanon
UNICEF reports that 121 children have been killed and nearly 400 injured following Israeli attacks in Lebanon. Additionally, more than 360,000 children are among the one million people currently displ...
Austria also introduces social media ban for young people
The Austrian government has announced plans to implement a mandatory minimum age of 14 for social media platform usage. Digitalization State Secretary Alexander Pröll confirmed the measure, which aim...
Prosecutors demand psychiatric treatment for fatal stabbing of father in Rijswijk
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service has demanded TBS with mandatory psychiatric treatment for a 40-year-old man accused of killing his father in Rijswijk in November 2024. The fatal stabbing occurred...
Netherlands does not support UN slavery resolution due to legal objections
The Netherlands abstained from voting on a UN resolution that classifies the slave trade as the most serious crime against humanity, citing legal concerns. Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen stated that t...
Yeşilgöz: Private jet trip truly necessary, easyJet doesn't land there
Dutch Defense Minister Dilan Yeşilgöz defended her use of a private jet to visit the frigate Zr. Ms. Evertsen on Cyprus, stating the trip was necessary for its mission in the Mediterranean. Speaking...
Police investigate serious violent incident near Veldhoven
Police have launched an investigation into a serious violent incident involving a young woman that occurred Tuesday evening in a rural area between Veldhoven and Waalre. Authorities are currently seek...
Moscow denies accusations of aiding Iran
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has denied allegations that Russia provides intelligence to Iran for attacks on U.S. targets in the Middle East. During an interview with French television, Lavr...
Public Prosecution Service employee and partner arrested in drug investigation
A 31-year-old employee of the Dutch Public Prosecution Service (OM) and her 34-year-old partner were arrested on Tuesday for alleged drug possession and trafficking. The arrests were confirmed by the ...
UN demands justice after deadly school attack in Iran
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, has called for justice following a deadly attack on a school in Iran. He emphasized that international disputes must not be resolved through th...
Dutch Safety Board: bridge operator must reduce risk, no investigation needed
The Dutch Safety Board (OVV) has concluded that bridge and lock managers must prioritize public safety by strictly adhering to existing risk-reduction guidelines. The board stated that additional inve...
US Senate backs end to shutdown after airport chaos
The United States Senate has passed a funding proposal for the Department of Homeland Security to end a partial government shutdown that left thousands of federal employees unpaid. The legislation aim...
Five arrests in investigation into criminal drug gang
Five individuals were arrested in Rotterdam and Hazeldonk on Wednesday as part of an investigation into a criminal drug organization. The suspects face charges including leading a criminal enterprise,...
Brian dreams of a job with the Italian commandos: ‘In that line of work you can really serve your country’
Nineteen-year-old Brian, an Italian living in the Netherlands, dreams of joining the Italian commandos to serve his country. He expresses a strong desire to find a career where he can make a significa...
Israel reports large-scale airstrikes on central Tehran
The Israeli military reported conducting large-scale airstrikes on the Iranian capital of Tehran on Friday morning. The attacks targeted the city center, marking a significant escalation in regional h...
German Foreign Minister expects talks between Iran and US soon
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul expects direct negotiations between Iran and the United States to commence soon. He stated that the two nations have already been in indirect contact and are no...
Rotterdam synagogue explosion suspects held longer
Four suspects arrested in connection with an explosion at a synagogue in Rotterdam will remain in custody for at least thirty more days. The Public Prosecution Service announced the detention extensio...
Israeli military asks Lebanese to evacuate, explosions in Beirut
The Israeli military has ordered residents of the village of Sajd in southern Lebanon to evacuate, citing planned operations against Hezbollah activities in the area. This directive comes amid reports...
Iran threatens hotels where US troops stay
Iran has issued new threats against hotels in the Gulf States where United States military personnel are stationed. Army spokesman Abolfazl Shekarchi stated that any building housing Americans becomes...
Suriname officially out of World Cup after defeat to Bolivia
Suriname's national football team has failed to qualify for the upcoming World Cup following a 2-1 loss to Bolivia in the intercontinental play-off semi-finals. Bolivia will now advance to face Iraq i...
Iran reports attacks on Israel and Gulf states
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard has announced that it launched missiles and drones targeting military and energy infrastructure in Israel and the Gulf States. The report was released by the Iranian ne...